19 min
Helping the Helpers: Addressing the DSP Workforce Crisis Sharing in Our Caring
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- Documentary
The DSP workforce crisis has been a hot topic in the I/DD community for a while, and providers are constantly thinking of ways to address the situation. Legislation is being developed to address the workforce crisis, but will it be enough? Welcome to the first episode of “Sharing In Our Caring,” a platform for human services professionals, policy-makers, and thought leaders to shed light on the topics and trends impacting their industry. In this episode, you will get to know your hosts, Foothold Technology’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Elliot Massuda, and Senior Advisor, David Bucciferro, as they explore the role of the DSP, the development and impact of the workforce crisis on providers and care recipients alike, and look toward solutions as we move forward. They are joined by guests, William Pate, a DSP with Dungarvin Indianapolis, and Denise Bird, Staff Development Coordinator for Gateways Community Services in New Hampshire, who shed light on their experiences and discuss the needs they see in their communities.
The DSP workforce crisis has been a hot topic in the I/DD community for a while, and providers are constantly thinking of ways to address the situation. Legislation is being developed to address the workforce crisis, but will it be enough? Welcome to the first episode of “Sharing In Our Caring,” a platform for human services professionals, policy-makers, and thought leaders to shed light on the topics and trends impacting their industry. In this episode, you will get to know your hosts, Foothold Technology’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Elliot Massuda, and Senior Advisor, David Bucciferro, as they explore the role of the DSP, the development and impact of the workforce crisis on providers and care recipients alike, and look toward solutions as we move forward. They are joined by guests, William Pate, a DSP with Dungarvin Indianapolis, and Denise Bird, Staff Development Coordinator for Gateways Community Services in New Hampshire, who shed light on their experiences and discuss the needs they see in their communities.
19 min